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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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